Me262A-2a/U2

[jeroenpeters]

With the coming Das Werk Me262 kit, I though it would be a great opportunity to build a Me262A-1a/U4.

Here is the first rough work on the 50mm Mk214a cannon. Still looking for way more reference pictures of this cannon and the gunny.

It will need the whole nose to be altered and probably 3D printed. We'll see. First to finish this U2!

 

[jeroenpeters]

And in preparation of the U4, also working on this officer demonstrating the size of the 50mm round. Still needs a lot of tweaking on the hands...

 

[jeroenpeters]

Some more work on the Mk214A gun. Found some proper drawings of the ammo and some more reference on the gun itself.

Only need to find some good reference on cables, attachment in the gunbay, etc. 

 

[jeroenpeters]

This kinda answers my questions. I think the Revell mk214a can do with some extra detail.

 

[BiggTim]

I started this exact project some years back, even 3D printed the gun like you did. I think yours is better though!!

[jeroenpeters]

4 minutes ago, BiggTim said:

I started this exact project some years back, even 3D printed the gun like you did. I think yours is better though!!

I know! I found your topic and search for reference. Like the me262 Vol.2 book :)))

[Jim Barry]

I almost went with the U4 on my 262 but it did not make the cut when I learned it never saw service. Just a preference for my scratchbuilds at this point. It’s still very cool and I’m building  Dragon’s  U4 1/48 . 

[jeroenpeters]

There is a lot of reference here on the BK-5 cannon, but not the mk214a. As was placed in the two U4 test beds. Every piece of reference i can find will go into my 3D model. I will make it drop fit the new Revell kit. Anyone who wants it or has references. PM me.

[Greif8]

Mad 3D design and printing skills, keep bring the voodoo magic Jeroen!

 

Ernest

[alaninaustria]

My conversion is done and in the vitrine - the canon was turned brass by Steve Nutall, who unfortunately passed some years ago. I’d love a 3D printed Canon to have as a display next to the model!

Cheers

Alan 

[jeroenpeters]

3D drew the terrain to fit the wood oval base. You can see the indentations for the engines. Further terrain will be added by... hand!

Drawing this is literally 5 minutes of work.

 

[jeroenpeters]

Base printed. This will be added as a starting point for grass and mudd.

 

[jeroenpeters]

Something like this

 

[Troy Molitor]

Some great efforts going on here Jeroen.   I picked up the Das Werk P.1101 after seeing your awesome build.  I sold off my Revell 262B kit and now waiting on the Das Werk offering to compare it with the older Trumpeter kits.  Love your idea shown above.  Well done.  

[Kawaman1960]

 I have a stash of the Trumpeter 262 kits. Its one of their better efforts. The B's fuselage is slightly heavily riveted but apart from that their pretty good. The Das Werk 262 will have to be amazing ( and cheap ) to prompt me to swop them.

 I have the same RB Productions conversion for future build and hope its not suffered as yours has. 

 As ever your efforts are inspiring. 

 

Alan.